Discovery: First baby eagles hatch on rebuilt, reborn Chesapeake Bay island
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Some eagle-eyed wildlife biologists have made a surprising discovery at Poplar Island.
Search Results for wildlife
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Virginia awarded more than $14M in federal funding for three conservation projects
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The Department of Agriculture has awarded the Commonwealth $14,070,000 in federal funding for three conservation projects.
Fawns are making their way into yards and gardens; best to leave them alone
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White-tailed deer fawns are finding their way into yards, gardens and hayfields, and people are intervening in many cases when the animal should be left alone.
Uptick in reports of sick and dead birds in Virginia linked to avian flu
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The public is being asked to report sick or dead birds to help prevent the spread of avian flu.
Unfinished business: Terry Short Jr. hopeful for another term on Waynesboro City Council
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Terry Short Jr. has been knocking on doors and riding his bike around Waynesboro asking voters for their signature on his petition for a third term on city council.
Clinch Mountain, Crooked Creek trophy trout week events cancelled for 2024
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The trophy trout week events that typically happen in June at the Clinch Mountain and Crooked Creek fee fishing areas have been cancelled for 2024.
Black bears are emerging from winter dens; tips to keep you safe as they forage for food
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Black bears are emerging from their winter dens hungry and in search of an easy meal. Natural foods can be scarce, so bears often look for other food sources.
Southeast Virginia land sought for conservation after $5.6M federal grant
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A Virginia state project to acquire nearly 2,000 acres of contiguous forest in Suffolk received a $5.6 million federal grant from NOAA.
Earth Day 2024: VDOT encourages Virginians to keep roads beautiful, do not litter
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VDOT is encouraging Virginians to join the effort to keep the Commonwealth’s roads clean on Earth Day and every day.
Envirothon: Local middle, high school students compete in five outdoor categories of skill
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Competition was the name of the game at Grand Caverns in Grottoes while high and middle school students competed in the annual Envirothon.
